Easley was arrested at the weekend after authorities discovered a trail of evidence suggesting the crime and pointing to him as the perpetrator.

Police spokesman Lori Myles said officers were first called on Saturday afternoon to a house which serves as a breeding facility for miniature horses, because the owner said one of the animals was acting strangely.

Myles said the owner and deputies found hair tied to a post, indicating someone had tried to tie the female's tail to the post.

According to Myles, police and a vet discovered blood and other evidence that indicated the horse had been sexually abused.

They also found a wallet containing Easley's driver’s license and Social Security card.